Green helps depleted Spurs pull away from Magic

Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn, right, grabs the jersey of San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter, left, of Brazil, as he tries to shoot during the first half of Wednesday's NBA game in San Antonio.

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Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.

SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green scored 20 points and Gary Neal added 16 to pace the depleted San Antonio Spurs to a 98-84 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

A 14-2 run that included a pair of 3-pointers by Green midway through the fourth finally allowed the Spurs to take control. Before the run, San Antonio appeared sluggish and unable to pull away from the Magic, who were within four points at 74-70 with 10:37 remaining.

Already without Manu Ginobili, the Spurs rested Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard, and used Tim Duncan for only 14 minutes.